Producers' group moves to expel Weinstein

A film producers' group has begun expulsion proceedings against Harvey Weinstein in the latest industry action against the disgraced American movie mogul who faces sexual assault allegations.

The Producers Guild of America "decided by unanimous vote to institute termination proceedings concerning Harvey Weinstein's membership" on Monday, a statement from the group said.

Weinstein will have a chance to respond before the Guild makes its final decision on November 6.

According to its website, the PGA promotes "the interests of all members of the producing team in film, television and new media."

The group claims more than 7,000 members worldwide.

The PGA said that on Monday that it had created a task force to study sexual harassment, which should be "eradicated from the industry.”

The allegations against Weinstein emerged earlier this month. More than two dozen actresses, including Mira Sorvino, Rosanna Arquette, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie and Lea Seydoux, have come forward to say they were sexually harassed by the producer.

Since then Hollywood has largely turned its back on the producer, with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences expelling him on Saturday.

His films have received more than 300 Oscar nominations and 81 statuettes, according to The Weinstein Company.

(AFP)